Saddle Brown by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #AF7B57 · DE5264

Saddle Brown

24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Saddle Brown DE5264 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AF7B57, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cappuccino Muffin from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Saddle Brown Technical Profile

HEX Code#AF7B57
RGB175, 123, 87
LRV24.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Saddle Brown in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Saddle Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsSaddle Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCappuccino Muffin

Cappuccino Muffin

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Coronation

Behr

Nearly identical

Chamois Shirt

Vista Paint

Very similar

Desert Varnish

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Semolina

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cowboy Hat

PPG

Very similar

Smokey Topaz

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Caramel Toffee

Valspar

Very similar

Brown Bag

Kilz

Very similar

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

Clay .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Saddle Brown

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Saddle Brown

#AF7B57

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AFAB83

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Saddle Brown

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Coronation

Complement

Cosmopolitan

Saddle Brown Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cinnabar

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Walker Lake

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Saddle Brown.

Arizona Clay

Dunn-Edwards · DET454

#AD735A

Caramel Apple

Dunn-Edwards · DE5215

#B87A59

Weathered Saddle

Dunn-Edwards · DE5187

#B5745C

S'mores

Dunn-Edwards · DE6111

#A87F5F

Burnt Butter

Dunn-Edwards · DET483

#A47C53

Outlawed Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DET465

#B67350

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Maple Glaze

Behr · PPU3-16

#A76945

Pony Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2163-20

#8E6446

Blonde Shell

Vista Paint · 0170

#BD9671

Clockworks

Behr · MQ2-09

#72573D

Chocolate Coco

Behr · S-G-760

#4E3931

Burnt Umber

Vista Paint · H0136

#7D5C4E

Saddle Brown — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Saddle Brown have?
Saddle Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Saddle Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saddle Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saddle Brown are Cappuccino Muffin by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coronation by Behr (a near-identical match), Chamois Shirt by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Saddle Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Saddle Brown?
Saddle Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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